Safety update
Technology Used to Assess Employee Health
A new and innovative machine has been used to assess employees’ health at several major McColl’s sites across the country.
The Bio Impedance Health Testing Machine uses a five minute, scientifically validated clinical assessment to measure the major markers of aging.
Staff are encouraged to step onto the machine so various measurements can be taken including:
- weight
- body fat percentage
- organ fat level
- soft muscle mass
- skeletal muscle mass
- hydration level
- biological age
- balance between left and right side of the body
- protein and mineral levels
Employees who took part in a voluntary program gained valuable insights into their health.
On completion of each test, an accredited external health practitioner reviewed participants’ results and worked with them to establish a number of short term lifestyle/health goals.
There are plans to roll out the health program to other McColl’s sites in the new year.
Prestons Depot Update
The McColl’s depot at Prestons near Sydney will be the proud owner of a new B-double Omni Tanker in the new year.
The tanker’s patented thermoplastic liner makes it suitable for transporting highly corrosive chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid.
The depot already operates two B-double sets and this third addition will ensure the efficiency of operations continues to improve.
Bulk Chemicals Division has continued to put in a solid performance this year as it keeps pace with demand from customers such as Ixom and Huntsman.
Congratulations are in order for Operations Manager Rod McGuiness and Prestons depot driver Leigh Foster who are celebrating 10 years of service with McColl’s. A special presentation was made to them at the recent Prestons’ depot Christmas party.
